Financial Technology with Data Science

This Financial Technology with Data Science program at the University of Bristol offers an opportunity to join the financial technology revolution. You will learn the key design features of a number of financial technology applications and will develop skills to implement, assess and engineer these technologies.

Hosted by a world-leading engineering faculty, this is a technology-focused MSc and not a finance or accounting program that is traditionally provided by a business school. Therefore, we expect applicants to have a strong background in computer science, engineering, or a numerate science; a background in economics or finance is not expected or required.

This Financial Technology with Data Science program at the University of Bristol is likely to appeal to applicants looking to start or advance their careers in data-driven finance and technology. The UK is a world leader in financial technology and the Bristol region has a flourishing fintech ecosystem. The program has been co-designed with industrial partners and will offer opportunities to engage with industry on real-world commercial projects.

Careers

This program has been co-designed with industrial partners to ensure that graduates are equipped with highly in-demand analytical, statistical and programming skills suitable for a range of technology careers in the financial services sector, as well as data scientist and data engineer roles in other non-finance industries. Graduates will also be prepared for careers in research and development; while more entrepreneurial-minded graduates may go on to launch a fintech startup.

Courses include:

• Software Development

• Programming and Algorithms

• Statistical Computing and Empirical Methods

• Internet Economics and Financial Technology

• Financial Technology Individual Project
• AI and Data Analytics